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51.Which icons are in the Northern Territory?
- AUluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
- BCradle Mountain and Port Arthur
- CThe Barossa Valley and Flinders Ranges
- DThe Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island
Northern Territory icons include Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. (The territories)
52.Who performs a Welcome to Country?
- AThe Governor-General, or a governor of the state
- BAny member of the audience who wishes to speak
- CAn Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region
- DThe Master of Ceremonies or Chair of the event
A Welcome to Country is performed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander custodian of the local region. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)
53.When does a Welcome to Country usually take place?
- AOnly at Australian citizenship ceremonies
- BOnly during Australia Day celebrations on 26 January
- CAt the close of proceedings, once an event has ended
- DAs the first item of proceedings to open an event
A Welcome to Country is usually the first item of proceedings to open an event. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)
54.Who can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country?
- AOnly a Traditional Custodian of the local region
- BOnly an Elder of the local community
- COnly an elected representative
- DAnyone, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies
Anyone can deliver an Acknowledgement of Country, generally the Chair or Master of Ceremonies. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)
55.Why are a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country performed?
- ATo open the parliamentary sitting year
- BTo mark the anniversary of federation
- CTo satisfy a legal requirement for public events
- DTo show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
These practices are performed to show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. (Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country)
56.On what date is Australia Day celebrated?
- A1 January
- B25 December
- C25 April
- D26 January
Australia Day is celebrated on 26 January each year. (Australia Day)
57.What anniversary does Australia Day mark?
- AThe beginning of the gold rush in 1851
- BThe landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli in 1915
- CThe federation of the separate colonies in 1901
- DThe arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
Australia Day is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788. (Australia Day)
58.Which awards does the Prime Minister announce during Australia Day celebrations?
- AThe Anzac Day commemorative medals
- BThe Order of Australia honours
- CThe Australian Sports Awards
- DThe Australian of the Year Awards
During Australia Day celebrations the Prime Minister announces the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra. (Australia Day)
59.Which ceremonies are often held on Australia Day?
- AThe opening of federal parliament
- BState election counts
- CThe swearing-in of the Governor-General
- DSpecial citizenship ceremonies
Australia Day is marked by events including special citizenship ceremonies. (Australia Day)
60.Where is Australia Day a public holiday?
- AIn the states but not the territories
- BOnly in the Australian Capital Territory
- COnly in New South Wales
- DIn every state and territory
Australia Day is a public holiday in every state and territory in Australia. (Australia Day)
61.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated?
- A25 April
- B11 November
- C26 January
- D1 January
Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year. (Anzac Day)
62.What is Anzac Day named after?
- AThe Australian Defence Force
- BThe Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- CThe Australian Naval Zone and Army Command
- DThe Anzac Memorial in Sydney
Anzac Day is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. (Anzac Day)
63.Where did the Anzacs land on 25 April 1915?
- ANormandy, in France
- BTobruk, in Libya
- CKokoda, in Papua New Guinea
- DGallipoli, in Türkiye
The Anzacs landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915. (Anzac Day)
64.What does Anzac Day remember?
- AThe arrival of the First Fleet from Great Britain in 1788
- BThe uniting of the separate colonies into a federation
- CThe end of the transportation of convicts to the colonies
- DThe sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars and conflicts
Anzac Day is a solemn day when Australians remember the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. (Anzac Day)
65.What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BGreen, blue, black and white
- CBlack, red and yellow
- DBlue, white and red
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red. (The Australian National Flag)
66.What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?
- AAustralia’s history of British settlement
- BAustralia’s membership of the United Nations
- CThe southern sky
- DThe six states of the federation
The Union Jack in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag represents Australia's history of British settlement. (The Australian National Flag)
67.How many points does the Commonwealth Star have?
- AFive
- BSix
- CEight
- DSeven
The Commonwealth Star has seven points, one for each of the six states and one for the territories. (The Australian National Flag)
68.What do the points of the Commonwealth Star represent?
- AThe six states and the territories
- BThe six original colonies only
- CThe seven seas
- DThe seven founding prime ministers
The Commonwealth Star has seven points, one for each of the six states and one for the territories. (The Australian National Flag)
69.Where does the Commonwealth Star sit on the flag?
- AIn the centre of the flag
- BAlong the bottom edge
- CUnder the Union Jack
- DIn the top right corner
The Commonwealth Star sits under the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag. (The Australian National Flag)
70.What is the Southern Cross?
- AThe name of the Union Jack in Australia
- BA group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky
- CA constellation of seven points
- DA group of islands in the Torres Strait
The Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag is a group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky. (The Australian National Flag)
71.Which other flags are officially recognised in Australia?
- AThe flags of the Commonwealth of Nations
- BThe flags of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
- CThe Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
- DThe flags of the United Kingdom and Ireland
The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag are also officially recognised. (The Australian National Flag)
72.What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?
- AGreen and gold
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CGreen, blue, black and white
- DBlue, white and red
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red and yellow. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
73.What does the black half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- AThe sun and the warmth it brings to the land
- BThe Aboriginal peoples of Australia
- CThe land as it was before European settlement
- DThe seas surrounding the Australian continent
The top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag is black and represents the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
74.What does the red half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- AThe blood shed by ancestors defending the land
- BThe desert sunset across the central deserts
- CThe Southern Cross seen in the southern sky
- DThe earth, which has ceremonial significance
The bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag is red and represents the earth, which has ceremonial significance. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
75.What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?
- AThe sun
- BA ceremonial fire
- CThe moon
- DA waterhole
The yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the sun. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
76.What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
- AGreen, gold and white
- BBlack, red and yellow
- CBlue, white and red
- DGreen, blue, black and white
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
77.What do the green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe island groups
- BPeace
- CThe land
- DThe sea
The green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the land. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
78.What does the blue panel in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe people
- BThe sky
- CThe sea
- DThe land
The blue panel in the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represents the sea. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
79.What do the black lines on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe reefs of the Torres Strait
- BNight and day
- CThe shipping routes to Papua New Guinea
- DThe Torres Strait Islander people
The black lines on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the Torres Strait Islander people. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
80.What is at the centre of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?
- AA white dancer’s headdress
- BA red maple leaf
- CA yellow circle
- DA gold Commonwealth Star
The white dancer's headdress on the Torres Strait Islander Flag is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
81.What do the points of the white star on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?
- AThe six states and the territories
- BThe island groups in the Torres Strait
- CThe clans of the Torres Strait
- DThe five oceans
The points of the white star on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the island groups in the Torres Strait, and white symbolises peace. (The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag)
82.What is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia?
- AThe Commonwealth Coat of Arms
- BThe Southern Cross
- CThe golden wattle
- DThe Australian National Flag
The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. (Australia’s symbols)
83.Which two native animals support the shield on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA dingo and a crocodile
- BA koala and a wombat
- CA kangaroo and an emu
- DA kookaburra and a platypus
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on each side. (Australia’s symbols)
84.What does the shield in the centre of the Coat of Arms represent?
- AThe six states and federation
- BThe three levels of government
- CThe two mainland territories
- DThe seven points of the Commonwealth Star
The shield in the centre of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represents the six states and federation. (Australia’s symbols)
85.What forms the background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?
- AA gold Commonwealth Star
- BThe waratah
- CThe Southern Cross
- DThe golden wattle
The background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower. (Australia’s symbols)
86.What is Australia’s national flower?
- AThe waratah
- BThe golden wattle
- CThe kangaroo paw
- DThe Sturt’s desert pea
The background of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower. (Australia’s symbols)
87.What are Australia’s national colours?
- ABlue, white and red
- BGreen and gold
- CBlack, red and yellow
- DGreen and blue
Australia's national colours are green and gold, the colours of the golden wattle. (Australia’s symbols)
88.What is Australia’s national gemstone?
- AThe pearl
- BThe opal
- CThe diamond
- DThe sapphire
The opal is Australia's national gemstone. (Australia’s symbols)
89.Where does the golden wattle grow mainly?
- AIn the Northern Territory desert
- BIn the Kimberley region
- CIn south-eastern Australia
- DAlong the Great Barrier Reef
The golden wattle grows mainly in south-eastern Australia and has bright green leaves and golden yellow flowers in spring. (Australia’s symbols)
90.What is Australia’s national anthem?
- AWaltzing Matilda
- BGod Save the King
- CI Am Australian
- DAdvance Australia Fair
Australia's national anthem is 'Advance Australia Fair'. (Australia’s national anthem)
91.On which occasions is the national anthem sung?
- AOnly at the opening of each federal parliament
- BOnly during Anzac Day services of remembrance
- COccasions of national importance, including citizenship ceremonies
- DOnly at Olympic and Commonwealth Games ceremonies
The national anthem is sung on occasions of national importance, including at Australian citizenship ceremonies and major sporting events. (Australia’s national anthem)
92.What system of government does Australia have?
- AA one-party state
- BA parliamentary democracy
- CAn absolute monarchy
- DA presidential republic
Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. (Parliamentary democracy)
93.Where does the power of the Australian government come from?
- AThe Governor-General
- BThe Australian people
- CThe King of Australia
- DThe High Court
The power of the government comes from the Australian people because Australian citizens vote for people to represent them in parliament. (Parliamentary democracy)
94.How must representatives in parliament answer to the people?
- AThrough elections
- BThrough the Governor-General
- CThrough public petitions
- DThrough the courts
Representatives in parliament must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make. (Parliamentary democracy)
95.What does the Rule of Law mean in Australia?
- ANo person, group or religious rule is above the law
- BReligious law applies to believers
- CMinisters are immune from prosecution
- DParliament may set aside the courts
The Rule of Law means that no person, group or religious rule is above the law. (The Rule of Law)
96.Who must obey Australia’s laws?
- AOnly Australian citizens
- BEveryone, including people who hold positions of power
- CEveryone except elected representatives
- DEveryone except the police
Everyone, including people who hold positions of power, must obey Australia's laws. (The Rule of Law)
97.Which of these groups is bound by the Rule of Law?
- AGovernment, community and religious leaders
- BOnly public servants
- COnly people born in Australia
- DOnly the courts
The Rule of Law applies to government, community and religious leaders, business people and the police. (The Rule of Law)
98.How do Australians believe change should happen?
- AThrough decisions handed down by religious leaders
- BThrough discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process
- CThrough protest that damages property to force action
- DThrough the courts alone, rather than through parliament
Australians believe that change should occur through discussion, peaceful persuasion and the democratic process. (Living peacefully and respect for all)
99.What do Australians reject as a way to change a person’s mind or the law?
- APeaceful protest
- BViolence
- CPublic debate
- DVoting
Australians reject violence as a way to change a person's mind or the law. (Living peacefully and respect for all)
100.On what principle does Australia’s democratic system rest?
- AOnly Australian citizens hold rights under the law
- BRights depend on how long a person has lived here
- CEvery individual has rights and equality under Australian law
- DRights are granted to people by religious leaders
Every individual, regardless of their background, has rights and equality under Australian law. (Living peacefully and respect for all)